The “galaxy” of “stars” is located from today (3/3) until Sunday at OAKA in order to take part in Women’s Saber World Cup “Acropolis”, one of the major fencing competitions in the world. Among the “stars” of sports for the first time are two Greek women, Despina Georgiadu and Dora Gundura, who occupy respectively 3rd and 9th places in the world.

“It was a lot of work to get there. Their level is incredibly high. In Greek sports, we don’t have many athletes of this level,” he told K. Manolis Katsiadakis, President of the World Fencing Federationbut whose heart… beats like a Greek, because he served the sport as a Pan-Hellenic sportsman and also as President of the Hellenic Federation.

The event takes place in an atmosphere of sadness. Tragic accident in Tempe affected the athletes. Foreign fencers are constantly asked to provide more information and express their sorrow and support for Greek women. “It was an event that I was looking forward to. However, after the accident at Tempe, conditions are not ideal. We will participate in the games because they are international, but our thoughts will also be with the families who have seen their own people die. We don’t forget what happened. Competitively, the season went very well. I am preparing in France and returned to Greece a few days ago. It’s a pleasure to be in your country. I feel good and tomorrow (4/3) I will give my 1000% in matches,” she told us. Despina Georgiadu. Both Georgiadu and Gundura will take part in the main draw matches starting tomorrow at OAKA.

OUR Gifts from Gundur has been participating in the Acropolis Cup since the age of 17. But this time he will compete as a “star” on a global scale. “I am looking forward to taking part in such a high level competition in my country in front of my people. The hall will be filled with our families, friends and people who love sports. The thrill is great when you compete at your “home”. Just being with your family the night before brings you another joy. Each time, the goal is the same: to be the first, that’s why we are working, ”the 25-year-old champion told K.

For the first time in the history of Greek fencing, two of the best athletes in the world are participating in this sport. However, the former president of the Hellenic Federation has one complaint: “We lack another one of the same level to form one of the strongest teams in the world of fencing.”

In total, 177 athletes from 34 countries and 25 national teams take part in the event. Matches for the main table will begin on Saturday morning, and on Sunday there will be matches of the national teams.